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Berean Standard Bible

“She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.”

Proverbs 31:18

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Proverbs 31:10-31 is a poem praising a capable woman. It is often read as an ideal of wisdom applied to household, business and charity, not a checklist for one person.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

She sees that her gain is good, and her lamp is not extinguished at night.

World English Bible (WEB)

She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn’t go out by night.

King James Version (KJV)

She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

American Standard Version (ASV)

She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

She sees that her marketing is of profit to her: her light does not go out by night.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Gustó que era buena su granjería: su candela no se apagó de noche.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Se complace con la prosperidad de sus negocios, y no se apaga su lámpara en la noche.

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